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Sucking Reflex

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

The sucking mechanism is said to be seen in utero by the third month of fetal life so by the end of gestation it can be put to use.^[1]

Stimulus[edit | edit source]

Response[edit | edit source]

Duration[edit | edit source]

Clinical Relevance[edit | edit source]

The presence of sucking pads around the vermillion border of the lips of infants is associated with an effective sucking reflex.^[2]

↑ Smith WL, Erenberg A, Nowak A, Franken Jr EA. Physiology of sucking in the normal term infant using real-time US. Radiology. 1985 Aug;156(2):379-81.
↑ Hendrik HD. Sucking-pads and primitive sucking reflex. Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. 2013 Jan 1;6(4):281-3.

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